I liked this better than 2008, which I thought was a little manipulated. This one is definitely getting there. This is one of those wines that is quick hitting with the fruit, but has something to back it up. There is a noticeable amount of that grainy, leather structure reminiscent of Cote du Rhone, behind the new world fruitiness., Nice dark color. Spicy nose with maybe a touch of cedar, and floral notes. Intense but not big, I think from the influence of the Zinfandel. Well integrated red fruit. Spicy on the palate. Balanced, smooth, and surprisingly integrated. .
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4/25/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 88 Points
Good write-up Mike. My thoughts exactky. 88
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4/23/2012 - corrieb wrote: 83 Points
Blind tasted with 8 other wines. Not a bad blend, but other wines impressed more. Able to stand up to cheese and beef ok. Won't be buying any more.
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9/27/2011 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 Points
I liked this better than 2008, which I thought was a little manipulated. This one is definitely getting there. This is one of those wines that is quick hitting with the fruit, but has something to back it up. There is a noticeable amount of that grainy, leather structure reminiscent of Cote du Rhone, behind the new world fruitiness., Nice dark color. Spicy nose with maybe a touch of cedar, and floral notes. Intense but not big, I think from the influence of the Zinfandel. Well integrated red fruit. Spicy on the palate. Balanced, smooth, and surprisingly integrated. .
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